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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs X100 Pro

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is supported until Feb 2032 at $13.34 per month of safe use, while the X100 Pro runs out in Nov 2028 ($26.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S25 Ultra 75 · X100 Pro 62 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra $902
Safe to buy$13.34/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032
Vivo X100 Pro $780
Buy with care$26.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25 Ultra 100X100 Pro 90

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch dynamic ltpo amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra 98X100 Pro 93

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra 96X100 Pro 79

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Galaxy S25 Ultra 80X100 Pro 88

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25 Ultra 81X100 Pro 35

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is supported until Feb 2032 — 39 months longer than the X100 Pro.

Value
Galaxy S25 Ultra 75X100 Pro 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Ultra at $13.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25 UltraX100 Pro
Price (street)$902$780
Display6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,400 mAh
Charging45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP periscope 5x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope
Dimensions162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight218 g221 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2032Nov 2028

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